At its Willoughby shop, Jeff’s Candy Shop makes small-batch hard candies and candied nuts, with live demonstrations held hourly on weekends. The lineup ranges from lemon drops to roasted pecans and almonds coated in a caramelized sugar glaze, giving the shop a distinctly hands-on candy-making character.
Andy’s CandiesFounded in Rochester in 1917, Andy’s Candies handcrafts small-batch chocolates and confections, including its long-popular sponge candy, at its Hudson Avenue factory and storefront. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the company still uses many of the same recipes and serves the Rochester community through retail, wholesale, seasonal candy, and custom corporate gifts.ROCHESTER, NY
Esther Price CandiesFrom a home kitchen in the 1920s to a Dayton-area candy business marking its centennial, Esther Price Candies makes handmade chocolates and confections. Esther Rose Rohman began with fudge, then built a following for chocolate-dipped fillings and bite-size treats; later owners preserved her use of quality ingredients and handmade production practices. Today, the company’s candies remain part of local celebrations and are sold through its retail locations and select grocery stores.DAYTON, OH
Daffin's CandiesSince 1949, Daffin’s Candies has made locally produced milk and semi-sweet chocolate confections from its Sharon-area candy operation. The business traces its roots to George Daffin’s 1903 family store in Woodsfield, Ohio, and became known for its solid chocolate Peter Rabbit, introduced in 1962. Its Sharon flagship also houses the Chocolate Kingdom, a miniature chocolate world that reflects the family’s long-running blend of candy making and community attraction.FRANKLIN, PA
Chocolates on BroadwayFamily-owned and operated since 1906, Chocolates on Broadway carries a candy-making legacy that began in Bangor when a young Greek immigrant opened the town’s first candy store. Its historic storefront preserves a nostalgic setting while the Bangor shop continues making small-batch, handcrafted chocolates for everyday customers, gifts, and community fundraisers.BANGOR, PA